October 10, 2002
CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 I86262CATEGORY:CLASSIFICATIONTARIFF NO.:6110.20.2025
Ms. Elizabeth Hodur
Warnaco, Inc.
90 Park Avenue, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10016RE: The tariff classification of boys’ knit pullover garments from Pakistan.
Dear Ms. Hodur:
In your letter dated September 18, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of CK Kids. As requested, your samples will be returned.
Style ZB6HJ6588 is a boys’ pullover garment constructed from 100 percent cotton, jersey knit fabric that measures 23 stitches per two centimeters counted in the horizontal direction. Style ZB6HJ6588 features a rib knit V-neckline; short, hemmed sleeves; pieced rib knit inserts at the shoulders and the side seams; an embroidered logo on the left chest; and a straight, hemmed bottom.
Style ZB6HJ6614 is a boys’ pullover garment constructed from 100 percent cotton, jersey knit fabric that measures 23 stitches per two centimeters counted in the horizontal direction. Style ZB6HJ6614 is sleeveless and features a rib knit crew neckline; screen printing on the front panel; piping at the neckline and armholes; and a straight, hemmed bottom with side slits and a tail. The armholes are finished with rib knit edging.
The applicable subheading for Styles ZB6HJ6588 and ZB6HJ6614 will be 6110.20.2065, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, (HTS), which provides for: sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: other: other: other: men's or boys'. The rate of duty will be 17.3 percent ad valorem.
Styles ZB6HJ6588 and ZB6HJ6614 fall within textile category designation 338. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Pakistan are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints.
The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, the designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected and should also be verified at the time of shipment.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mary Ryan at 646-733-3271.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski